As the weather turns cooler in October, fragrance enthusiasts are drawn to scents with more depth. This month features several exciting launches catering to diverse preferences. For those seeking warmth, Commodity’s SPICE ($160) offers a comforting gourmand aroma reminiscent of a cozy chai latte. Alternatively, BORNTOSTANDOUT’s Saint Petal ($320) presents a polished floral scent with an intriguing earthy undertone.

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1. **BORNTOSTANDOUT Saint Petal Eau de Parfum ($320 for 50ml)**: This extrait, crafted by perfumer Jordi Fernández, opens with notes of orange blossom, cumin, bergamot, and dust. The heart features violet leaves, jasmine sambac, coffee, incense, and Akigalawood, while the base includes amyris, vetiver, cistus, oud, and leather. The fragrance has a concentration of 55–62 percent and is aged for three months in Korean onggi pottery.

2. **Commodity SPICE Eau de Parfum ($160 for 100ml)**: Inspired by brewing chai, this scent combines saffron, allspice, and cinnamon sugar for a rich, warm experience. Top notes include saffron and allspice, with a mid-note of cinnamon sugar and a base of tonka bean.

3. **Juliette Has a Gun Purple Trouble Eau de Parfum ($150)**: This fruity, musky fragrance combines juicy blackberry with red chili pepper, balanced to create a playful yet nuanced scent. The notes include wild blackberry, heart of red chili pepper, and base notes of ambroxan and musk.

4. **LoveShackFancy Just a Girl Eau de Parfum ($125 for 75ml)**: A gourmand inspired by the charm of Paris, this scent features sugared apricot, French vanilla, and tonka milk, grounded by sheer amber. The metallic pink bottle has a sculptural bow and can be repurposed as a vase.

5. **Bvlgari Allegra Baciami Ancora Parfum ($385 for 100ml)**: This Italian-inspired fragrance centers around gardenia, offering a creamy floral scent with subtle sweetness. It is crafted by master perfumer Jacques Cavallier and is suitable for fans of rich white florals.

6. **OUAI St. Barts Solid Eau de Parfum ($34)**: This solid version of the popular vacation-inspired scent is portable and comes in a ready-to-gift ornament. Notes include dragon fruit, orange blossom, tuberose, Baltic amber, and musk.

7. **Oscar de la Renta New York Rendezvous Eau de Parfum ($120)**: Inspired by the allure of New York at sunset, this amber-gourmand scent features creamy sweetness, white jasmine, almonds, and a warm base of vanilla bean, caramelized woods, and amber.

8. **NEST New York Wonder Eau de Parfum ($130 for 100ml)**: A festive, limited-edition fragrance, this scent transitions the brand’s seasonal home fragrance into a wearable perfume. Key notes include grapefruit, winter cranberry, and fir balsam, evoking a cheerful holiday spirit.

9. **Véronique Gabai Bonbon d’Azur Eau de Parfum ($290 for 85ml)**: A rich unisex gourmand, this scent features notes of pistachio, vanilla, and molten caramel, lingering pleasantly on the skin.